Khola Haoya

Author: Kamalakrishna Mallik

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350402153
• Pages: 176
• Weight: 303 grams

Synopsis:

Within two years of marriage, Atish and Shashwati suddenly decide to leave their family home and move into a flat. Mamta, Atish’s mother, cannot accept this and falls ill. Driven by her sense of duty, she arranges a marriage proposal for her younger son, Manish, but his refusal causes her health to deteriorate further.

One night, Manasvita unexpectedly calls Manish. Their conversations gradually deepen, revealing a connection of pure love. However, Manish remains detached—he doesn’t even know who Manasvita really is.

As Shashwati relentlessly pressures Atish to fulfill her materialistic desires, their family values hang by a thread. To escape the burden of his wife's expectations, Atish transfers to Purulia with a promotion. Meanwhile, Mamta clings to the prophecy of Vidyaratnamashai, waiting for his words to come true.

Through Khola Haoya, Kamalakrishna Mallik presents a captivating exploration of relationships, human emotions, and the complexities of family dynamics.

About the Author:

• Name: Kamalakrishna Mallik
• Born: February 25, 1952
• Hometown: Khulna, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
• Early Life:
  • Moved to West Bengal in 1955 with his father, a freedom fighter and teacher.
  • The family took refuge in a displacement camp.
  • His father passed away in 1957, leading to financial and emotional hardships.
  • Despite obstacles, he completed his graduation from the University of Calcutta.
• Career:
  • Joined LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) in 1975 and is now retired.
• Literary Journey:
  • First story was published in his school’s annual magazine during class 10.
  • Passionate about literature, he has contributed poems, essays, short stories, and book reviews to various little magazines.
  • Khola Haoya is his debut novel.